8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Hike Expected for Central Govt Employees – Check New Pay Scales
In a major development for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission, which will propose salary and pension revisions. The new pay structure is expected to come into effect next year, replacing the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations that have been in place since 2016.
The salary revision will be based on the ‘fitment factor’, a multiplier applied to the basic pay. Reports suggest the 8th Pay Commission may introduce a fitment factor of 2.86, leading to significant salary hikes across different job levels. Here’s a look at the expected new salaries for various government positions:
Peons, Attendants, and Support Staff
Current Basic Pay: ₹18,000
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹51,480
Increase: ₹33,480
Lower Division Clerks (responsible for clerical duties)
Current Basic Pay: ₹19,900
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹56,914
Increase: ₹37,014
Constables & Skilled Staff (police and public services)
Current Basic Pay: ₹21,700
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹62,062
Increase: ₹40,362
Grade D Stenographers & Junior Clerks
Current Basic Pay: ₹25,500
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹72,930
Increase: ₹47,430
Senior Clerks & Higher Technical Staff
Current Basic Pay: ₹29,200
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹83,512
Increase: ₹54,312
Inspectors & Sub-Inspectors
Current Basic Pay: ₹35,400
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,01,244
Increase: ₹65,844
Superintendents, Section Officers & Assistant Engineers
Current Basic Pay: ₹44,900
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,28,414
Increase: ₹83,514
Senior Section Officers & Assistant Audit Officers
Current Basic Pay: ₹47,600
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,36,136
Increase: ₹88,536
Deputy Superintendents of Police & Accounts Officers
Current Basic Pay: ₹53,100
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,51,866
Increase: ₹98,766
Group A Officers (Entry-level Civil Services Officers)
Current Basic Pay: ₹56,100
Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,60,446
Increase: ₹1,04,346
If implemented as expected, the 8th Pay Commission will bring one of the biggest salary hikes for central government employees, significantly improving their financial well-being. The final decision on pay revisions is expected soon, bringing clarity to millions of government workers across India.
News Source : “Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.”
